Lenjha - Muribahal, Balangir

Lenjha is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Titlagarh and around 75 km from Balangir. Bankel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lenjha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lenjha is 421480. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lenjha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lenjha

According to the 2011 Census, Lenjha village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 672 males and 644 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.46%, with male literacy at 72.98% and female literacy at 37.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lenjha

Lenjha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Lenjha

Public transport in the Lenjha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Lenjha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Lenjha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lenjha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lenjha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lenjha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lenjha village are given below:

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